2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| MSRP |
$95,300.00 |
$76,800.00 |
$77,900.00 |
$100,690.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$825.00 |
$825.00 |
$840.00 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| City (mpg) |
14 |
15 |
16 |
14 |
| Highway (mpg) |
21 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Standard Engine |
5.5L 382hp V8 |
4.8L 360hp V8 |
4.2L 350hp V8 |
4.4L 443hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
382 @ 6000 RPM |
360 @ 6300 RPM |
350 @ 6800 RPM |
443 @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque |
391 @ 2800 RPM |
360 @ 3400 RPM |
325 @ 3500 RPM |
414 @ 3900 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
5461 |
4799 |
4163 |
4371 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.9 X 3.6 |
3.7 X 3.5 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
3.6 X 3.3 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.7:1 |
10.5:1 |
12.5:1 |
9.0:1 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4065.3 |
4486.4 |
4398.2 |
3809.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
100.8 |
117.7 |
121 |
105.7 |
| Length (in.) |
178.5 |
198.4 |
204.4 |
177.7 |
| Width (in.) |
71.5 |
74.9 |
74.6 |
72.3 |
| Height (in.) |
51 |
58.7 |
57.3 |
50.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
61.4 |
62.1 |
64.1 |
62.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.5 |
62.8 |
63.6 |
62.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.7 |
39.2 |
37.4 |
37.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
38.5 |
38.3 |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.9 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
42.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
37.2 |
42.3 |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54 |
59.3 |
59.1 |
54.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
58.7 |
57.5 |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
53 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
57.8 |
104 |
121.4 |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Front Suspension |
multi-link |
strut |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Tires |
255/40R18 |
245/50R18 |
245/45R18 |
235/45R19 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Radio |
N/A |
AM/FM |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Navigation Aid |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 |
BMW 7-Series 750I |
Audi A8 |
Cadillac XLR-V |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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